The PARKSIDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL was built to educate students of the then new Parkside
neighborhood of Camden in 1907 on Wildwood Avenue between Princess and Kenwood Avenues and opened on December 12th of that
year. In 1915 three rooms were added. Six more rooms were added in 1928.

A
Sign at Parkside SchoolPhoto
courtesy of the Coskey
sisters, Pat & Jean

An 'older' graduate
of the school organized a couple of alumni gatherings about 8-10 years
ago and my camera worked overtime to capture shots of the halls and
stairwells, classrooms and walls of the place. Walking past the old
location of the principal's office, I swear my knees shook like
jelly! That's when I took the 'bathroom' site. There's also one of a
sink that was in the same spot when I attended Parkside School and
remains hanging in the same place. We cleaned up at that sink after art
class or if we had used paste or spilled ink during a class.
My brother remembers the 'bathroom' sign being in the downstairs hallway
in 1937 and onward. I know it was there in 1942 and up while I was
there. The principal who was there when the alumni were invited to spend
the afternoon with the present day class, considered it to be part of
the school's history and kept it right where it had been for so many,
long years. I only hope it's still there.

Pat Coskey
Davis, 2004

Camden
Courier-Post - June 13, 1933

P. T.-A. AT PARKSIDE PLANS 'ROUND-UP'Children to Be Tested for Physical Fitness for Entrance in Fall

The Parent-Teacher Association is sponsoring the first "Summer Round­Up" of Parkside School today on the ground floor of the school building.
The round-up is held to make physically fit all children who will enter the school for kindergarten or first grade in the Fall. Physical examinations will be given to all children brought to the school in the morning at 10:15.

Announcement of the round-up explained that an examination is made at this time of year in order that any defects in the child's physical condition may be corrected before he enters school in the Fall.

Mrs. Rocco Palese is president of the association, Miss Lillie Hutton, principal of the school.

Camden
Courier-Post - June 21, 1933

38 TO GRADUATE FROM PARKSIDE School Having Exercises Today; Boys and Girls in
Equal Numbers

Thirty-eight students will be graduated today at the
annual commencement exercises of Parkside
School, Princess and Wildwood Avenues. The class is
divided equally among girls and boys. Rev. Wilfred A. Burch, pastor of Parkside M. E. Church,
will address the graduates. Miss L. M. Hutton, principal of the school, also will speak.

Students who will participate in the program, are
Arthur Dorfman, address of welcome; Sarah Cutler, Mildred Appel, Burton Pearl
and Sydney Bush, in epitaphs of the 1933 class; Lynwood Hewitt, violin solo; Evelyn Simon, reading of poem "Our
Teachers," written by Sarah Cutler and Miriam Kantor; Jean Schumaker, Helen Kohler and William
Holdcraft, in a presentation; Gertrude Heitz, piano solo; Myron Rosen, reading of his poem "Farewell
to Parkside."

The
Camden Board Education last night approved transfers of 14 teachers, the
appointment of two new instructors and the retirement on pension of two
others.

The
board then adjourned until 11.45 a. m. today and it was announced the
1938-39 board will be organized at noon when Commissioner Mary
W. Kobus is expected to be re-elected president.

When
the report of the teachers committee making recommendations for
appointments, transfers and retirements was read it was approved by
unanimous vote and without comment.

Following
the meeting Carlton W. Rowand explained that most of the transfers were
made to meet emergencies in teaching classes at Woodrow
Wilson High School, where more than 1500 students will be
enrolled for the second semester, be ginning today.

Rowand
explained that enrollment at the Wilson
school is the highest in its history, due to many students taking up
English and commercial courses instead of entering Camden
senior high school, which will have an enrollment of approximately
1540 students, the smallest in several years.

Teachers
whose retirement was approved are Carolina
W. Taylor, Grade 2, Broadway
school, and William M. Thayer, mathematics [Camden]
senior high school. Both
teachers had resigned and applied for their pensions, the report read.

Appointments
Made

Nathan
Enten was appointed as physical education teacher in the Cramer
school and Harry S. Manashil was appointed commercial teacher in Hatch
school. Each will receive $1400, annually. The board also approved the
appointment of Florence M. Dickinson as principal of Lincoln
school at a salary of $2200 annually.

The
assignment of Miss Grace Hankins as principal of Parkside
school to succeed Miss Dickinson also was approved. Ethel Thegen was
approved for appointment as assistant librarian at the Camden
senior high school at a salary of $5.50 a day. All appointments are
effective today.

To
relieve overcrowded conditions among pupils the board approved the
transfer of 7A and 7B classes from the Washington to the Cramer
school.

The
board vote to open a library in the Cramer
school and Raymond
G. Price, supervisor of building was instructed to provide, the
necessary equipment.

A
resolution of condolence upon the death of Ethel C. Wenderoth, for 19
years a teacher in the Broadway
School was passed and secretary Albert
Austermuhl was instructed to send a copy to members of the
deceased teacher's family.

2
New Faces on Board

The
board received and filed a letter from Mayor George E. Brunner in which he
stated he had appointed Mrs. George W. Tash, Samuel
T. French Jr. as new members and had re-appointed Robert
Burk Johnson as a board member.

William
B. Sullender, of the Tenth Ward, who was not re-appointed, was
commended by the members for his services. E. George Aaron said he
regretted the fact that Sullender
was leaving as a member and wished him success. Others joined in this
tribute.

Sullender
in reply thanked the members for their co-operation during his term of
office.

P.T.A. THROUGHOUT NATION TO HONOR
MOVEMENT'S
FOUNDERS WEDNESDAY41st Anniversary Will Be
Observed by Broadcast in AfternoonHOMEMAKERS OFF AIR4th Annual Child Welfare Institute Being Planned for AprilWILL HOLD 4 CLASSES

The desire to carry on toward the goal envisioned by founders of the
Parent-Teacher Association will be emphasized throughout the country in honor of the 41st anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and
Teachers.

A Founders Day broadcast will be heard on the Parent-Teacher Radio
Forum next Wednesday from 4.30-5 p. m. over the NBC blue network.

One of the vital topics to be considered that day is "What needs to be
done for children today?"

The celebration of Founders Day started by Mrs. David O. Mears in
1910, thirteen years after the organization of the National Congress of Mothers, and the "birthday gifts" from local units are used for the
extension of this service to childhood so that it may be carried to every girl and every boy in the country.

Americanization

Mrs. Herbert
Schoellkopf, county Americanization chairman, urges
every parent-teacher member to display the American flag on three important birthdays being celebrated this month, namely: Lincoln's
Birthday, February 12; Founder's Day, February 17, and Washington's Birthday, February 22.

Word has been received of the cancellation of the
"Homemakers Forum" on station WOR. The series of talks on the adolescent which
were to have been given on this program, are available in mimeographed form from the office of the home demonstration agent, Miss Mary M.
Leaming, room 208, courthouse, Camden. In requesting this information, the name of the particular talk desired and the definite
number of copies needed should be specked.

Parent-Teacher members are looking forward to the fourth annual Child
Welfare Institute to be held in April. Plans for this institute are being formulated by Albert M. Bean, superintendent of Camden county
schools, who is general chairman. The theme this year will be "Guidance" being divided in four classes pertaining to career, character,
community and health.

Guest Speaker

MRS.
MORRIS FOULK Director of the southern P. T. A. district and second
vice president of the New Jersey Parents and Teachers Congress, who was guest
speaker at the Garfield School, Camden, P. T. A. meeting: last night.

CAMDEN ZONE

Broadway — Mrs. Ralph Jones, county magazine chairman, was the
guest speaker at the meeting Tuesday night. A playlet in commemoration of Founder's Day was presented by a group from the Northeast-Sewell
association. Mrs. Thomas Melchore presided. Mrs. George Lee, welfare chairman, has made arrangements for an industrial tour on February 21.
Mrs. Walter Gross attended the meeting of the Home Demonstration Extension on Monday.
Mrs. C. Fred Becker, parent discussion group
leader, is holding a meeting in the school on Tuesday at 1.30 p. m. A donation of $1.25 was approved to be given the recreation committee
toward the New York trip of the winners in the sewing contest held recently.

Cassady—Mrs. M.
Moullette, Summer round up chairman, has
appointed a committee to assist her in her work. They are Mrs. E. Hudson, president; Mrs. R. Bowen, vice president; Mrs. H. Mount,
secretary; Mrs. A. Reinhold and G. McGrath Kershaw. The executive committee will hold a meeting next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. K.
Hudson at 8 o'clock.

Cooper—Health night was held at the regular meeting Monday. Mrs. G.
Kramer, county health chairman, spoke on the importance of correct food for children. A play
was presented by the Seventh grade English
class, under the direction of Miss E. Hanna. A violin solo was rendered by Miss A. Claypool, accompanied at the piano by Miss V. Merwall. An
educational trip has been planned for this afternoon at 1.30.

Cramer — The county president's message echoes from the release were read by Mrs. William Rowntree, president, at the meeting last week. A
gift of $1.25 was sent to the committee on the Doll Dressing Contest. Mrs. Arthur Fichter, membership chairman; Mrs. Fred Creag-er, welfare
chairman, and Mrs. William Rowntree, president, attended the city group meeting last week. The executive committee will meet at the home
of Barney Brown, vice president, 2566 Baird
boulevard, on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The association is sponsoring a three-act comedy,
"Here Comes Charlie," to be given by the Queen Esther Society of Asbury M. E. church, on Thursday night, February 17, at 8 o'clock in
the school auditorium.

H. H.
Davis—Members of the discussion group met in the school yesterday under the leadership of Mrs. William Allen, discussion group
chairman, followed by rehearsal for the Founder's Day play arranged by Miss Kathleen Willetts, Founder's Day chairman. A candle lighting
ceremony will also be given in observance of Founder's Day, at the meeting Thursday. Calvin Chambers will compile the publicity record
book to be displayed at the annual luncheon. A trip to an industrial plant is planned for next Wednesday afternoon. A bus will leave the
school at 1 p. m.

Dudley—Mrs. Elizabeth James and Mrs. Sarah Miller who were in
charge of purchasing of basketball suits for the school team, reported that donations of $10.65 have been received from business people and
friends. The executive committee has approved sending $1.25 to the Recreation Commission toward the New York trip for winners of the
Doll Dressing Contest. Mrs. Clara Batten, chairman of the committee in charge of purchasing a new banner, has been authorized to purchase
same as soon as possible. Mrs. Florence Fiedler, newly appointed summer round-up chairman, is making plans for a thorough survey of the
school neighborhood in order to enlist the aid of the parents of preschool children. Founders' Day exercises will be held tonight at the
meeting.

McKinley—Harry Roye will speak at the meeting next Tuesday night.
There will also be a Founders' Day ceremony. Those taking part will rehearse Friday at 3.30 a. m. at the school. Mrs. Rudolph Koerner will
hold a study group meeting at her home next Wednesday at 2.00 p. m. Next Thursday a covered dish luncheon will be held by Mrs. R. Koerner
and Mrs. Morris Sellers at the home of Mrs. R. Koerner, Fremont and Thirty-fifth street. On Thursday a meeting on character
education will be
held at the school at 3.30 p. m. Miss Alice Butler, general secretary of the Y. W. C. A., fill speak.

Liberty
&
Starr—The meeting of the executive committee will be held ext Thursday night at the home of
Mrs. Charles Baden, 954 Pine street. Mrs. Emily S. Hurd, publicity chairman, who served as chairman
of the judging committee of the sewing contest sponsored by the
Recreation commission, recently acted as judge of the sewing contest held by the T. A. at SS. Peter and Paul
school on Tuesday night.

Parkside—Mrs. Robert
Simmington, council chairman, and Mrs. Rocco Palese, city chairman, gave brief talks at the meeting last
Thursday night. Corsages were presented to them by Mrs. Sinclair Sondie, program
chairman. Proceeds from the sale of a cake will be sent as a Founders' Day gift to he National Congress to be used or extension work.

North-East
& Sewell — Mrs. Grace Dill, discussion group leader, attended the meeting in City Hall Monday under the direction of Miss
Mary Leaming, home demonstration agent. A meeting of the discussion group was held in the Sewell
school on Tuesday afternoon.

Sumner—The ways and means committee met at the home of Mrs.
Grace Thomas, president, on Monday. Plans for various entertainments for the
months of February, March and April were made. A membership campaign was launched. The topic of discussion at the
meeting on Wednesday was "How the School Prepares for Home and Family Life."

H. C.
Sharp—The regular meeting was held Friday. Gordon Carrigan presided. The Rev. Eric A. Osterle
of Collingswood. discussed "Youth
Problems." "Founders' Day" was observed, also the ninth birthday of this unit. A large birthday cake was lighted by the past
presidents, and a large candle lighted by Miss Ethel Lee for Founders Day.
Miss Lee was congratulated for her wonderful co-operation with all presidents and P.T.A. work; and was presented with a corsage of red
roses. Each president in turn was presented with a red rose bud boutonniere by Miss Esther Bauer, who had charge of the program, assisted
by Miss Maier and Mrs. Barton. Each president gave a "Reminiscent"
of his service. They were as follows: Chester Knaub, Harry Krattenmaker, Herman Neissner,
Gordon Carriean, Howard Stewart,
Raymond Price.

Washington — Rev. E1wood A. Harrar spoke Tuesday at the Founders
Day meeting Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Weeden, city juvenile probation chairman, was guest speaker. Miss Charlotte V. Dover, former principal
of the school, was also a guest. A brief history of the association were called upon to speak. John White was the first president. He was
followed by Jacob Grosmick, Mrs. Wilbur Cassedy, and the present president, Mrs. Richard Baker. Mrs. F. Kau ff man reports the cake sale
a success. Mrs. William Mitchell reported plans to form a First Aid class that will be given a course by the Red Cross.

H. B.
Wilson—Plans were made for the Founders Day program at the executive committee meeting Thursday afternoon in the school. Mrs.
Lawrence Miller was named chairman. Miss Harriet Reiners will speak on character education at the next meeting. The basketball team was
furnished with suits by the unit.

Yorkship—After a short business session with Mrs. James L. Ferris
presiding, the monthly meeting was turned over to Mrs. J. P. McMillion, county chairman of alcohol and narcotics. Rev. H. S. Lepperd, of
Fairview M. E. Church, spoke. Mrs David Pyper, chairman of ways and means, announced plans for a care party to be held on February 18.
Proceeds will be used for expenses to carry on the monthly dances and Annual Field Day. The discussion group met today in teachers lunch
room. Mrs. Malcolm Steck, leader, will use as a topic "What Interests Adolescence."
As a special feature for the monthly dances the organization has arranged to have a half hour of dancing instructions before the regular
dancing begins. Attending the city group meeting at City Hall were Mrs. James L. Ferris, president; Mrs David Pyper, Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs.
Eleanor Wynn, Mrs. W. Clemmens Mrs. George Mehaffey and Mrs. Harold Turner attended.

Lincoln—Dr. Helen Schrak gave a talk on health and a report on health
conditions of the children of this school at the last meeting. A Founders Day sketch was presented by Mrs. M. Beaumont, Mrs. G.
Welmrich, Mrs. E. Schelpat and Mrs. K Conlin.

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Class of June, 1938

Parkside School Class of 38 Photo. My mother, Lillian Switzent Korman age 14, first person in the front row on the right.

I don't know why my Mom came to school that day and took photos of our class but I have always been
grateful that she did. I know it was not picture day because in my Kindergarten photo I had a different
dress on. I had the list of names on a piece of paper which I believe we received for sending Valentine
cards but that's just my assumption. I tried to photocopy the list but it was too faded to appear well on the
scan. It sure would be neat to find any of these students today. I only really
know the boy in the front on the left is Gary Forrest and I am in the plaid dress behind him. The girl on my right as you view the photo
was my best friend and I think her name was Renee Sussman but I never saw her again after Kindergarten as
I went to Catholic school the next year. I could be wrong about her name after all it has been 52 years ago
now lol..... I have never tried to find any of these students but I always thought about them and wished we
could know more. I do know that Gary Forrest's family moved to California a short time after this class. I
have a photo Christmas card from his family with all their names on it. I think his Dad was in the Navy or
Coast Guard and that was why they had to move.

Loretta
Petrillo
June 2009

Parkside
Elementary School is one of three Camden schools to partner with
the Appel Farm Arts and Music Center to
present theatre, music, dance, and visual arts programs for its
students. The other two Camden schools are the Charles
Sumner School and the Morgan Village Middle School.

Parkside
Elementary, and all the kids from Parkside (and many from East
Camden) who hung out; (Cooper B.) Hatch Jr. High, Camden High,
Belleview Avenue, Farnham Park, The Cooper River, 26 Market
Street, The Lintonia Restaurant, Lit Brothers, and more . . . What
a great idea this site is!

Posted
by: Lois McCall (Teer) Seeligsohn

Neighborhood:
Parkside

23
Feb, 2003

...When
I attended Parkside School, kids learned to conjugate verbs, and
create outlines for compositions. Students learned phonics and
memorized times tables and rules of grammar. Miss Schwartz' class
put on a show and the girls dressed in white, and danced to Tales
from the Vienna Woods. Miss Phoebe Osborne taught 4th grade. (I
never heard of anyone named Phoebe. I thought it was a very
glamorous name for a woman who wore granny glasses and her hair in
a tight bun at the nape of her neck. Miss Nichols taught 5th
graders Greek mythology and ancient history and children read the
classics for pleasure. Every kid spoke proper English -- or ELSE
-- even children whose parents spoke foreign languages at home. A
child would nearly faint at the threat of visiting the principal's
office. Intolerable infractions then were chewing gum, passing a
note in class and talking in the halls. An fist fight between two
boys would be the topic of lectures at Parkside dinner tables for
a week.

Posted
by: Ann Foster

Neighborhood:
Parkside

4
Apr, 2003

In
1961, my family moved to Baird Boulevard, where I attended
Parkside Elementary School. I remember Ruth Baker, Anthony Villeco,
Teddy Primas, and the infamous Tim Watts who lived across the
street from me.

I
remember Mr. Carbone. I regret remembering Mr. Frost. He and Mrs.
Hazlewood in fourth grade, exacerbated my fear of Math, until
later years, when I discovered I was quite mathematical.

Posted
by: Loretta Petrillo

Neighborhood:
Parkside

27
June, 2009

I remember talking too much in Kindergarten and I
was sent to THE CLOAK ROOM to stand in the corner! That only happened once as my mother just
happened to come to the school that morning to pick me up because she brought my boots to school so I
wouldn't walk home in all the rain puddles that day. I even remember that I was showing one of my friends
what I had in my pocketbook-it was a make-up compact in the shape of a heart with the Statue of Liberty on
it that my mother got in NYC on her honeymoon. I still have it that's why I remember this issue lol.......I just
turned five but I remember some bits here and there from those days. Do they still have CLOAK
rooms???? Do students even know what a CLOAK was????

Haddon
& Kaighn:
The Rexall drugs where there was a mini post office and
Belle's drug store where one could get a great breakfast or
other meal at the luncheonette inside. Donkey's Steaks,
London Men's Shop clothier store. Parkside Billiards where you
could shoot pool or play table tennis ("Ping-Pong").

Parkside
School: arts and crafts during the summer, playing
"hide the belt" and "stick ball" or "half
ball".

Jesse,
the ice cream vendor who bicycled his ice cream treats, and the
hot waffle wagon pulled by a horse which you could hear from over
a block away as they signaled their coming by banging on a frying
pan in this rhythm: bang, bang...bang-bang! (2 regular beats,
then 2 quick ones).